John Quinn
Tucson, Arizona
Born with cerebral palsy and unable to walk until the age of 4, John kept his condition secret to join the United States Navy - and maintained that secret during his entire 20-year military career. John is believed to be one of the first people to serve in the miltiary with cerebral palsy. He tells his incredible story in his powerful memoir Someone Like Me - An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy.
Author and Publishing Consultant who has spoken to:
- Tucson Festival of Books
- Society of Southwestern Writers
- Numerous bookclubs and events
Motivational Speaker who has addressed:
- Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA.
- Department of Veteran Affairs, Washington, DC.
- TEDx Salon Tucson, AZ
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
- University of Arizona
- Sierra Tucson Treatment Facility, Tucson, AZ
- Paralyzed Veterans of America - Michigan Chapter
Disability Advocate who speaks on issues such as:
- Inclusion
- Bullying
- Suicide Awareness
- Sobriety
Senior Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy (Retired) who served onboard:
- USS IOWA (BB 61)
- USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)
- USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
- SEAL Team THREE (Plankowner)
- USS Chandler (DDG 996)
- United States Central Command
- Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet